Yobe to establish drug abuse, rehabilitation agency
The Yobe State Government is planning to create a State Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Agency to combat drug abuse and substance dependency in the state.
NEDC, Yobe distribute rescue boats, relief materials after fatal mishap
The North East Development Commission has provided rescue boats and relief materials to Yobe State residents following a deadly boat accident.
Buni approves N398m for Ramadan feeding in Yobe
The Governor of Yobe State has allocated over N398 million for the Ramadan feeding program to support vulnerable residents.
Yobe adjusts working hours for Ramadan
The Yobe State Government has revised official working hours for civil servants in observance of Ramadan, allowing for earlier closing times.
Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest suspects in Yobe
Yobe State Police successfully prevented a kidnapping and apprehended four suspects involved in various criminal activities.
Yobe FRSC refutes 120 deaths claim, gives real crash figures
The Yobe State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied an online report claiming that 120 deaths occurred on the Damaturu–Buni Yadi road, asserting that the figures are inaccurate and were incorrectly attributed to the Sector Commander.
18-year-old arrested for cutting husband’s manhood in Yobe
An 18-year-old woman was arrested in Yobe State, Nigeria, for allegedly mutilating her husband's genitals during a domestic dispute.
2027: ADC vows to dethrone APC in Yobe
The African Democratic Congress plans to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress in Yobe State in the upcoming 2027 elections, focusing on strengthening grassroots structures.
Yobe teacher wins North-East best, bags N25m national award
A teacher from Yobe State, Gambo Lawan, has been recognized as the Best Teacher in the North-East and awarded a N25 million prize at a national ceremony.
Yobe teen bride fatally stabs husband in genitals
An 18-year-old woman in Yobe State, Nigeria, allegedly stabbed her husband in a domestic dispute, leading to severe injuries.
Woman stabs husband in Yobe
An 18-year-old woman has reportedly stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute in Potiskum, Yobe State, prompting a police manhunt.
Yobe teenager, accomplices nabbed over tricycle theft
An 18-year-old suspect named Shettima Adamu and five accomplices have been arrested in Yobe State for theft and related offenses after numerous complaints from local shop owners.
26 suspects arrested over illegal tree felling in Yobe
The Yobe State Police have arrested 26 suspects for their involvement in illegal tree felling which is contributing to desertification in the region.
Police arrest teenager, accomplices over tricycle theft in Yobe
The Yobe State Police have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect and five accomplices for burglary and theft, following complaints from local shop owners.
Police arrest 26 over illegal tree felling in Yobe
The Yobe State Police have arrested 26 men for illegal tree felling in Garaji village, linked to complaints from local authorities about desertification.
Yobe governor unveils N1.2bn empowerment scheme for women, girls
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launched a financial empowerment programme aimed at benefiting women, girls, and displaced persons, with over N1.2 billion allocated for various initiatives.
Desert encroachment: Yobe to distribute five million seedlings
Yobe State Government plans to distribute five million seedlings to combat desert encroachment and restore degraded lands as part of a shelterbelt initiative.
APC unveils convention coordination committee
The All Progressives Congress has appointed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as Chairman and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni as Secretary of its National Convention Central Coordination Committee in preparation for the upcoming national convention.
Yobe governor unveils RUGA settlement to ease farmer-herder conflicts
The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a Fulani Rural Grazing Area initiative in Nguru Local Government Area to mitigate violence between farmers and herders.
Man hacks villager to death over affair with wife in Yobe
A man in Yobe State has been arrested for allegedly murdering a fellow villager over suspicions of an affair with his wife.
25 killed after boat capsizes in Nigeria
Over 25 people have died after a boat capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, with 14 others still missing.